A $250 Bill With Trump’s Face? The Latest Chapter in American Political Theatre
US lawmakers are attempting to bypass federal law to put Donald Trump's face on a new $250 bill, sparking a debate on political iconography and tradition.
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Trump vs. The GOP: The Iran Deal Drama That Nobody Asked For
Donald Trump is clashing with senior Republicans over a new peace deal with Iran, sparking a fresh round of political infighting in Washington.
Musk Hops a Jet to Beijing With Trump Mid-Trial, While the Judge Taps Her Foot
Elon Musk flew to Beijing with Donald Trump while still on recall in his own OpenAI trial, prompting legal experts to question whether a typical witness would ever do such a thing.
Air Force One Goes Full Davos: Trump's Billionaire Roadshow Lands in Beijing
Trump's state visit to Beijing brings a billionaire-stacked CEO delegation including Musk, Cook, Fink and a last-minute Huang. Here's what's really on the agenda.
Politics
Trump Stops Mid-Speech After Mistaking Sky Object for a Drone at Rose Garden Dinner
Donald Trump paused his Rose Garden Club Dinner speech on 11 May to look skyward and joke about destructive drones, sparking yet another viral moment.
World
Tim Cook, Elon Musk and a Boardroom on a Plane: Trump's CEO-Stuffed China Trip
Trump heads to Beijing from 13-15 May 2026 with 17 top US CEOs in tow, including Tim Cook, Elon Musk and Larry Fink. Here's why this corporate-stuffed state visit matters for the UK.
Politics
Trump's 'Election Integrity Army': Big Talk, Bigger Questions for the 2026 Midterms
Trump has announced an 'Election Integrity Army' of Republican volunteers and lawyers for the 2026 US midterms. Here is what is actually new, what is rebranded, and why UK readers should care.
Politics
Comey Crusade Fallout: Why Half the Eastern District of Virginia Seems to Be Updating Its CV
More than half a dozen prosecutors have reportedly been demoted or pushed out of the Eastern District of Virginia as the Trump administration's drive to prosecute James Comey reshapes one of America's most strategically important justice offices.
Politics
Dipping Into Trouble: The Curious Case of the $6.9 Million Reflecting Pool Makeover
A deep dive into the $6.9 million no-bid contract awarded by Donald Trump to repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool under questionable circumstances.
Politics
Trump's Mother's Day Speech Goes Off the Rails: Borders, Biden and Boat Strikes Take Centre Stage
Donald Trump's Mother's Day luncheon in the newly paved Rose Garden became a freewheeling rant about borders, Biden and executing drug smugglers, with the actual mothers somewhat lost in the noise.
Politics
Lasers, Birthdays and Bingo Bongo: Inside Trump's 5am Truth Social Meltdown
Trump's 5am Truth Social spree mixed AI laser memes about Iran with plans for a UFC bash on his 80th birthday. We unpick what's true, what's wonky, and why UK readers should care.
Politics
Mark Hamill, A Shallow Grave, And A Force-Sized PR Headache
Mark Hamill posted an AI image of Trump in a shallow grave on Bluesky, then deleted it and offered a half-apology. The White House hit back hard, branding him 'one sick individual'.